- Space Debris Found Twice Within Days Amid ‘Growing Casualty Risk’ The New York Times
- Near miss: Indonesia probes crash of suspected Chinese rocket fragment Phys.org
- BRIN traces Sampit space object to Chinas satellite-launch rocket ANTARA News
- China Rocket Debris: Two Cases of Landfall? Inside Outer Space
- Rocket Debris Landed on Two Continents Within Days. Cumulative Risk Is Growing. Gadget Review
Big pharma accused of ‘free-riding on nature’ as global fund attracts just $7,000
The Cali Fund, set up to raise $1bn a year for biodiversity from drug companies, remains near empty
Big pharmaceutical companies have been accused of “free-riding on nature”, after a landmark biodiversity fund that invites businesses to put some of their profits back into conservation was left virtually empty.
The Cali Fund set out to raise $1bn (£750m) annually, by asking companies that profit from nature’s genetics to contribute towards conservation in low-income countries. But more than 18 months after the fund was launched, it remains far below this target.
Continue reading...Fighting rages in Yemen’s Taiz as UN warns nearly 260,000 displaced
Yemen's government forces launched hundreds of strikes on Houthi locations, a spokesperson says.
Space Force scrambles as Musk’s SpaceX retires its major rocket – Politico
Israeli elections: Is it just right wing versus right?
Benjamin Netanyahu’s opponents are promising a change to Israeli politics, but are their policies really that different?
Ukrainian troops infiltrate Russian rear through gas pipelines near Kupiansk, Khartiia says – The Kyiv Independent
- Ukrainian troops infiltrate Russian rear through gas pipelines near Kupiansk, Khartiia says The Kyiv Independent
- The Underground Battles Shaping the War in Ukraine The Atlantic
- Ukrainian forces advance 15 km behind Russian lines through underground routes on Kupiansk front Ukrinform
- The Subterranean Battle Playing Out Deep in Ukraine’s Soviet-Era Pipelines WSJ
- ‘We Outplayed Them’: Ukraine Claims First Underground Counteroffensive Kyiv Post
Bill Clinton quotes Quran and condemns anti-Muslim rhetoric
Former US President Bill Clinton quoted the Quran during a speech in Florida condemning discrimination against Muslims.
Taiwan comedian mocked Xi Jinping as Winnie the Pooh, then was struck in a planned car attack – Ynetnews
- Taiwan comedian mocked Xi Jinping as Winnie the Pooh, then was struck in a planned car attack Ynetnews
- Taiwan probes organised crime links to China's 'transnational repression' Reuters
- Taiwan charges five men over plot to run over comedian for his Xi Jinping jokes The Guardian
- Taiwan indicts 5 accused of trying to injure comedian who mocks Xi and Chinese Communist Party AP News
- Five indicted over car attack on comedian critical of CCP Taipei Times
Russian strikes hit Kyiv after Witkoff meets Putin
Ukraine says 'appeasement' will not end war as Russian attacks kill 1, injure 22 in its capital.
A city in South Korea seeks new ways to free a huge gray shark after it slips back into canal – NBC News
- A city in South Korea seeks new ways to free a huge gray shark after it slips back into canal NBC News
- Shark nicknamed 'Bukangi' foils rescue attempts, returns to South Korean canal Reuters
- Celebrity shark guided out of South Korea canal refuses to swim out to sea BBC
- Shark trapped in South Korean city will not return to sea ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
- Dusky shark that became a tourist draw while trapped in a South Korean canal finally swims free AP News
Can Russia broker a new US-Iran deal?
Russia’s nuclear expertise, close ties with Tehran and negotiation experience could give Moscow an edge as a mediator.
Angel Reese shines again as Dream down Valkyries to lead WNBA Finals
Atlanta's Reese has become the only woman in history to record consecutive double-doubles in three WNBA Finals games.
Australian Zoo Plays Matchmaker for Giant Birds, and Big Green Eggs Are Proof – The New York Times
- Australian Zoo Plays Matchmaker for Giant Birds, and Big Green Eggs Are Proof The New York Times
- Adelaide Zoo celebrates 1st bright green cassowary eggs in decades Yahoo
- Cassowary Lays Rare Bright Green Egg At Australian Zoo For First Time Since 1992 NDTV
- Australian zoo celebrates its first cassowary egg since 1992, featuring a bright green shell made for survival Hindustan Times
- First cassowary egg in 34 years: Australian zoo welcomes rare, bright green egg Moneycontrol.com
Beatings, cyberattacks and threats darken Vucic’s Serbia ahead of elections – Reuters
- Beatings, cyberattacks and threats darken Vucic's Serbia ahead of elections Reuters
- Serbian Election Underscores the Region’s Long Political Limbo The New York Times
- Students march into Belgrade while populist Vucic holds rally in Serbia's south ahead of vote AP News
- What are the key issues in Serbia’s election – and its potential consequences? The Guardian
- Ranking Member Shaheen Leads Bipartisan Senators in Statement Ahead of Serbian Parliamentary Elections Senate Committee on Foreign Relations (.gov)
Meta faces Australian lawsuit over alleged social media harm to children
Class action could be first in Australia to blame social media for harming its users.
Wrong national anthems played three times at Asian Para Games in Japan
The Iranian national anthem was played for athletes from Taiwan and Mongolia, prompting Nagoya's mayor to apologise.
In Israel election, Palestinian citizens weigh fear against disillusionment
With vote at knife’s edge, Palestinian citizens weigh principle against strategic voting in system stacked against them.
US universities are failing to protect victims of sexual assault
The Cornell case shows how university bureaucracy discourages complaints and shields institutions.
China edge USA to women’s team gold at Gymnastics World Championships
China finished 0.233 points ahead of the Americans, denying them a chance to win an eighth consecutive team gold.
China’s Xi calls for qualitative improvement, measurable growth in economy – Reuters
- China's Xi calls for qualitative improvement, measurable growth in economy Reuters
- China wants to revive the spirit of the Long March The Economist
- What does 'Half a Quilt' tell us about China's new Long March? CGTN
- Ahead of party plenum, Xi Jinping warns that China faces a ‘new Long March’ South China Morning Post
- Xinhua Headlines: Xi Jinping's new Long March Xinhua